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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1926

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Funeral of Mrs. M. J. Young

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 14 April 1926 · page 4

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Jane Young, widow of the late Mr. Edward A. Young, of King-street, Newcastle, took place on Saturday afternoon, leaving…

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Dr. Axham's Funeral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 5

The Medical Council was not represented at the funeral of Dr. Axham. The Rev. Mr. Finch, in an address to the congregation, said that sympathy with Dr…

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District News. Wallsend the Late Mr. W. Humphreys

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1926 · page 3

Mr. William Humphreys, whose death occurred on Friday night at the restdence of his son-in-law, Mr. W. Sephton, of Nelson-street, after a prolonged…

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Jesmond Funeral Late Mr. Hillier

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 5

Many relatives and sympathisers attended the funeral of Mr. John Hillier this afternoon. It moved from his late residence, William-street,…

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Stockton Late Mr. J. Ayton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 3

The funeral of Mr. John Ayton, who died on Wednesday, left his late residence, 34 William-street, Stockton, yesterday afternoon. The chief mourners were…

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Death of Dr. Rentoul Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 16 April 1926 · page 7

Dr. John Laurence Rentoul, Professor of the Theological Hall, Ormond College, dropped dead to-day in Spencer-street. He was formerly Moderator-General of…

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Carrington Funeral

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 8

The late Mrs. Mary Ellen Mitchinson, whose death from heart failure occurred at her home, 13 Bourke-street, Carrington on Friday, was a…

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Late Mr. Byrne Death at New Lambton

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 4

Mr. James Byrne, a former resident of Wickham and Hamilton, died at his home, in Hobart-street, New Lambton, on Friday…

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Mine Fatality Funeral of Mr. Curran

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 19 April 1926 · page 4

The large attendance at the funeral, yesterday afternoon of Mr. Richard Curran, who was accidentally killed while working as a miner in Waratah…

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Late Mrs. Campbell

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 April 1926 · page 4

Mrs. Mary Hannah Campbell died yesterday at her residence, Hampdon[?]venue, Adamstown at the age of 40 years…

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Late Mr. Odman Death at Mayfield

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 5

The death occurred last night at his late residence. Kerr-street, Mayfield, of Mr. W. F. Odman. He was 62 years of age…

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Late Mes. Andrews Funeral at New Lambton

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 21 April 1926 · page 5

The funeral this afternoon of Mrs. Olive Andrews, wife of Mr. Daniel Andrews, of Hobart-road. New Lambton, was largely attended by relatives…

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Greek Funeral Late Mr. A. Karanges

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 23 April 1926 · page 5

The funeral of the late Mr. Alexander Karanges took place yesterday afternoon. The cortege moved from the Newcastle Cathedral, prior to…

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Late Mrs Goffett Funeral at Wickham

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 3

There was a large gathering at the funeral of Mrs. Hannah Goffett, which took place from her late residence, Charles-street. Wickham. The…

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Hamilton Funerals Late Mrs. S. Catto

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 4

Mrs. S. Catto, wife of Mr. R. S. Catto, of Tudor-street Extended, Hamilton, died in Iluka private hospital, Newcastle, on Thursday, at the age of…

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Late Mr. A. Karanges

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 7

Prior to the funeral of the late Mr. Alexander Karanges moving from Newcastle Cathedral on Thursday, service was conducted by the Most Rev…

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Late Mr. a Gunning Morpeth Native's Death

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 6

Mr. Alphonsus Gunning died at his home at Waltara, near Hornsby, on Monday night. He was born in Morpeth 39 years…

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Death of Mrs. Law Melbourne

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1926 · page 5

The Melbourne coroner held an inquiry to-day regarding the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Law, whose body was found at Oakleigh on March 25…

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Cessnock Funeral Late Mr. A. F. Biggers

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 6

One of the most largely attended funerals seen in Cessnock was that of Arthur F. Biggers the top hand who was killed on Saturday, morning at…

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Late Mr. J. WALTERS Old District Resident

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 26 April 1926 · page 8

The death occurred in Newcastle. Hospital on Friday of Mr. John Walters, an old resident of the district, who had been ailing for a considerable…

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